Which Statement by the Patient Diagnosed with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the patient diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) indicates the need for further teaching regarding management of this disorder?

• A)"I should take showers instead of tub baths during active infection."
• B)"I can have sexual intercourse as long as it is not too painful."
• C)"I will take the entire course of antibiotics even if I begin to feel better."
• D)"Lower abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding are both symptoms of PID."

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